The Bite Magazine - issue 16

a Playboy Club lighter). In a May 2011 Vanity Fair feature, Noel Stein, Oper- ations Director for the Playboy Clubs said, “The food at the Playboy Clubs was a great value. In one room, there was a buffet. It had filet mignon on a skewer, tenderloin tips, fried chicken, barbecued ribs, rice. It had a relish tray. You could eat as much as you wanted for a buck and a half. Another room would have six-and-a-half-ounce filet mignon with Duchess potatoes, which was out of a pastry bag – a buck and a half.” The rise of the Playboy Bunny was an intricate and important part of the Playboy Club story; from the designs of the first costumes, the recruitment process for the first club opening, to serving men with drinks in the bars, playing hostess at the game tables, and the introduction of ‘The Bunny Manual’. According to this manual, the Playboy Bunny’s status is “highly coveted, so it is important our standards remain high across the globe”. There is no doubt that the Playboy Bunny and her dis- tinctive costume represents one of the world’s most iconic and recognisable symbols: an image that is synonymous with fun, excitement and charm. Here you’ll find the story of the Bunny con- veyed throughout the Tale Bar lounge. In celebration of the 50th Anniver- sary of the opening of Playboy Club in London, the Tale Bar invites guests to help salute the iconic heroes of The Playboy Club’s past. They will be able to immerse themselves in Playboy charm while iconic Bunnies serve them up something delightful, and create a tale of their very own. “It’s an exciting time for Playboy Club London as we establish a new bar that captures the very heart of the Playboy charm and heritage,” said Austin Graham, Venue Director of Playboy Club London. “The launch of The Tale Bar is also very timely as we look forward to celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Playboy Club in London. The Tale Bar, with its unique Bunny service, wit and style offers the people of London a truly unique way to relax and unwind. We very much look forward to welcoming new and existing customers so they can begin their own story with us.” So what can you expect to find at The Tale Bar? As well as a relaxing place to kick-back and enjoy, you’ll find very interesting cocktails on the menu to delight your taste buds. Fluffy Tail, for example, one of the most distinctive embroideries on the bunnies’ costume is described as a unique combination of Amaro del Capo, Yuzu syrup, egg white and lemon juice. Chicago 1960 is an elegant twist of Diplomático Reserva, Antica Formula, Disaronno and choco- late bitters presented straight up with a chocolate wedge, while Marilyn Monroe, is a sweet and exotic blend of Koko Kanu, Xante, Passoã, cranberry and lime juice, garnished with edible flowers and a coconut rim. Probably their most sig- nature cocktail, Tall Tale is made up of long and truly refreshing Collins, Grey Goose La Poire, St-Germain, fresh lychees, lemon juice and gomme syrup, topped up with soda. There are many more intriguing and interesting cocktails to choose from. It is said, “In the 1970s Hugh Hefner and his bevy of Bunnies ruled the nightlife bite nightout